Vascular Access And Sensor-Enabled Catheters FAQ

Assisted by pressure sensors, modern catheter design criteria focus on optimizing fluid flow and implementing specialized materials to enable ease of placement (i.e., for patient comfort) in both short- and long-term clinical applications (e.g., power injection or dialysis). Some new, sensor-enabled catheters also have design criteria focused on miniaturization, which optimizes sensor functionality within specific anatomy and physiology.

In this Q&A that followed a recent webinar on the topic, Flexan Plant Manager Aaron Olson and Western Region Business Development Manager Darren Wagner discuss expanding catheter use and capabilities — including the application of embedded sensors.